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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

I am SO unprepared... What do I need?

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superlambanana · 22/03/2014 18:43

So far we have, for our pfb:

Moses basket (need mattress)
Pram
Car seat (need pram adapters)
Assorted clothes (donated by friends)
Changing bag (donated!)
Top and tail bowl (ditto)
Stokke Tripp Trapp chair (present)
Will buy a second hand cot

That's about it... We are on the tightest of tight budgets so need to get only essentials, plus anything that will make it easier for me in the first few weeks. Recommendations very much appreciated!!

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superlambanana · 22/03/2014 22:12

That looks great wiggly - only thing is, we have a divan, so couldn't screw anything into it. Is there another way of fixing these to the parents' bed rather than bolting them on?

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Poughle · 22/03/2014 22:13

bed rails for your bed if co-sleeping (don't need them until it can roll)

Make your own Moby wrap with stretchy fabric (instructions online, just Google)

Thermos mug for you so you can have hot tea safely

wigglylines · 22/03/2014 22:25

Not sure about divans, sorry.

Just checking, you know that if you do get a second hand cot, you should to get a new mattress (second hand are advised against because of SiDS risk).

greentshirt · 22/03/2014 22:36

We just bought a cot that fits down the side of our bed with a tiny gap, its got a drop side so will be easy to drop and get baby out to feed in the night, but I didnt want to co sleep so hopefully I'll get the best of both doing it this way

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